NCC Combined Ceremony conducts at EJM College Leh

Leh, 17/4/2026/ VOL News Desk/ The NCC Unit of EJM College, Leh successfully organized a grand NCC Combined Ceremony – Freshers, Farewell, Rank Conferment, and Felicitation Programme at the college campus today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets, faculty members, and distinguished guests.

The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Dr. Tswang Mu...

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DC Kargil Reviews Progress of Aspirational Block Karsha in Zanskar

Kargil, April 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a review meeting on the Aspirational Block Programme for Karsha block of Zanskar at his office chamber today.

The meeting was attended by senior district officers, while Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar and other block-level officials joined through virtual mode.

During the meeting, a detailed review of key sectors including health, nutrition, education, agriculture, water supply, and fi...

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Chief Secretary reviews preparations at key sites ahead of Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition

Leh, April 17, 2026: The Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, conducted an extensive visit to various key locations in Leh to review the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition.

The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Shurvir Singh, Sanjit Rodrigues, and Bhanu Prabha, along with the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Nodal Officer for the Exposition, Chief Engineer, PWD, SP Leh, concerned Heads of Departments, Followering Dharma, repr...

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Smooth Conduct of Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 in Kargil District

Kargil, April 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 successfully conducted in all 33 sampled schools in Kargil district, marking a significant milestone in strengthening evidence-based assessment practices in the district. The study was carried out smoothly, efficiently, and without any reported technical disruptions.

The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 is a large-scale national assessment conducted in India by PARAKH NCERT, New Delhi to evaluate how w...

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Ladakh Administration Signs MoU with Lulu Retail for Export of 1,000 MT Apricots to Global Markets

Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The unique Ladakhi Apricots, famous for their exceptionally rich sweetness and flavour, are all set to make a grand foray in the global markets this season. Consequent to a major push by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, for promoting the branding and export of Ladakh’s GI-tagged “Raktsey Karpo” apricot variety, as well as the region-specific “Halman variety”, the UT Administration today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global ...

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LG Saxena Hands Over Appointment Letters to 313 New District Cadre Employees in Leh Rozgar Mela

Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today handed over appointment letters to 313 newly recruited district-cadre government employees at Rozgar Mela organised in Leh. This is the second Rozgar Mela to be organised within three days, as the Lieutenant Governor had handed over appointment letters to around 200 recruits at Kargil on 14th April.

LAHD-SSRB Leh had conducted exams for the recruitment of district cadre p...

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District Police Kargil Holds Orientation Programme for Sub-Inspector Aspirants Ahead of Ladakh Police Recruitment Exam

Kargil, April 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Police Kargil organised an orientation programme for Sub Inspector aspirants appearing in the upcoming Ladakh Police Recruitment written examination. The programme was held at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.

The program was attended by Shri Nitin Yadav (IPS) SSP Kargil; Shri Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho (JKPAS) ASP Kargil; Shri Tundup Dorjay, DySP DAR Police Line Kargil; DySP DAR UTDRF; DySP DAR Traffic; police officials and a large num...

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Goma Minjee Blooms with festivity as Apricot Blossom Festival 2026 concludes in Kargil

VOL News Desk/ A vibrant fusion of nature, culture, and immersive experiences captivates visitors, reinforcing Kargil’s appeal as a premier spring destination

Kargil, April 15, 2026: As part of the series of ongoing events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 organized by the Department of Tourism, events in Kargil District concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note at Goma Minjee here today.

The event encapsulated the essence of the festi...

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GAD Holds interactive session on Recruitment Rules and Promotion with UPSC Secretary

Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, convened an interactive session under the chairmanship of Shashi Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the Grand Dragon, Leh.

The meeting deliberated upon key matters related to Recruitment Rules and promotion policies, with a focus on streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency in personnel management within the Union Territory.

During the d...

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Vice Chancellor, UoL visits KVK Nyoma; reviews progress, promotes agricultural innovations

Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, accompanied by Registrar Shri Nawang Tundup and Assistant Registrar, undertook an official visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma today to review ongoing agricultural initiatives and interact with scientists, farmers, and local stakeholders.

En route to Nyoma, the Vice Chancellor visited a Model Apple Orchard established under the MIDH project at Nee village. The orc...

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